Chapter 11
Your comments and feedback have been amazing. I wasn't going to post this tonight but then again I didn't think that they would announce that OTH would be back for season 6 !!! So in honor of a 6th season, I give to you this chapter! Again sorry for any grammar/spelling, I was in a rush to post. Enjoy and please review!!
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"Nathan!" Haley called out as she ran out the diner. Grabbing his shoulder. "What happened? Where are you going?" She said breathlessly.
"To kill that boyfriend of yours." Nathan muttered.
She laughed and caressed his cheeks. "He's not my boyfriend."
"What?!"
"It's over between me and Chase .. I want you Nathan Scott."
"Oh God.. I want you too Haley James." Nathan said with a smirk and then instantly grabbed her face and brought her to his lips in the most earth-shattering kiss Haley had ever experienced. Their tongues continued to battle as they their arms embraced each other.
"Get a room!!" Somebody called out and Haley pulled back a little embarrassed.
Catching their breathes for a moment, Nathan finally asked. "Why don't we?"
"Why don't we what?"
"Get a room." He said in that infamous Nathan Scott grin. She smiled back and she instantly grabbed his hands. In no time they made across campus and into Haley's building. Once out of the public eye, they kissed their way through the hallways and up the stairs. They haven't even reached the door yet and Haley had already unzipped Nathan's jacket exposing his bare chest and Nathan fought with all his might not to rip her shirt right off of her. Haley stumbled with they keys and she opened the door. They instantly went inside and slammed the door behind her. SLAM! The sound was deafening and it woke Haley up from her sleep.
Ofcourse it had to be a dream! Haley shook her head as she sat up from bed.
"Sorry." Peyton said as she made her way back in the room. "Go back to sleep.. I promise I'll be quiet."
"I'm awake.. believe me.. what time is it?" Haley said trying to shake off her dream.
"Almost 10."
"Already! How long was I out?" Haley asked stretching her arm.
"For a while I guess.. I came here a few hours ago and you were knocked out cold… Nathan wore you out huh?" Peyton teased.
"You can say that." Haley grumbled.
"Ooo..Now you have to tell me details!" Peyton was excited to hear that things were going well between her and Nathan.
"There's nothing to tell.. we had lunch and then he left."
"That doesn't sound much." Peyton said a little disappointed.
"Exactly that.. he left."
"He left? What do you mean he left?" Peyton seemed confused.
"Oh did I mention the fact that Chase showed up during lunch?"
"He didn't!"
"He did and once he realized who I was eating with .. well he put two and two together."
"Oh no!"
"Yeah so I go outside and talk to Chase and I basically end things with him and then I go inside and Nathan mumbled something about leaving us alone and then takes off." Haley sighed as she rested her head back on her pillow.
"Aww Haley.. I'm so sorry."
"You should be.. telling me I was on fire.. it's like the fire department came over and dumped a cold bucket of water over me.. I bet you Quentin already found someone too, prolly that bitch Carrie.." Haley bitched in frustration.
"Haha.. over reacting much?" Peyton joked but Haley ignored her.
"You know.. I don't get it .. one minute Nathan can't get enough of me.. the next he completely bails…" Haley let out a frustrated groan.
"I am sorry Haley.. more than you now.. I think this is my fault."
"How is this your fault? You're not like seeing Nathan behind Jake's back?!" Haley shot up.
"No."
"Ex-boyfriend or hook-up you didn't tell me about!"
"Haha.. no nothing like that.. geez Haley.. he really has gotten to you huh?"
"Yeah.. I blame spending all morning looking at him shirtless." She pouted.
"Nice to see sarcastic Haley is back." Peyton laughed.
"As opposed to who?"
"Bitchy and violent Haley."
"You'll soon find out.. how is this your fault?"
"I didn't get a chance to tell you but apparently.. Jake saw you and Chase kiss on the street last night and I sort of confirmed it with him.. and he sort of mentioned it to Nathan."
"What do you mean sort of!?"
"Go away violent Haley!!" Peyton hid behind her pillow.
"Peyton!!!"
"I'm sorry.. I didn't give Jake the full details.. he mentioned that he saw you kiss and I was like yeah Haley was on a date and mentioned something about a kiss.. I wasn't going to tell him that you had Nathan on your mind!"
"No wonder he freaked out when he saw Chase.. but .. but it still doesn't make sense."
"What do you mean?"
"Nathan knew about Chase.. he even interrupted me that one time you remember.. this isn't like him at all.. I don't know anymore… guys are too confusing."
"Maybe you should talk to Nathan."
"I'm not going to talk to him.. I mean it's not like anything is going on between us."
"Did you not just hear yourself right now … you owe it to yourself to talk to him and clear things up."
"I don't know.. its not like I'm looking for anything right now… I have enough to deal with between school and working."
"I wasn't looking either but Jake is turning out to be a great guy.. look I'm just saying.."
"…"
"I hope you're not mad."
"I'm not mad." Haley emphasized. "But thanks Peyton."
"Besides.. it's so much more fun teasing you about Nathan than Chase."
"Oh God!" Haley said getting up. "I'm going to grab some food."
"Want company?"
"NOOO.. I already got an earful today from you and Brooke."
"Oh.. speaking of her.. she's a cool girl.. we're going shopping .. you should come!!"
"I'll think about it." Haley said as she put on a sweatshirt and gathered her things.
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Nathan walked out of the diner as fast as he could. He couldn't bear to see Haley and Chase anymore. He rushed back into his room and stripped off his clothes and took a much needed shower. He let the warm water run through his body but thoughts of Haley kept going through his mind. The way she looked, the way she smelled, being so close to her this morning and that kiss, or near kiss rather. She pressed her body against his and he could feel the heat rising from her. He wanted nothing more than to rip her clothes off and run his mouth through her body, to feel her smooth skin, to taste it. The things he would do to her would probably get him arrested in most states. He had to get a hold of himself and suddenly switched the dials and turn on the cold water.
He changed and went into bed to try and nap. But sleep was allusive for he tossed and turned the whole time. Every time he drifted to sleep, he would dream of Haley and how she was with somebody else and not him. After a while he decided to give up and went to his laptop to try to find something to distract his mind. He pulled out his bookbag and decided to try to get some work done.
"Hey Nate." Lucas said as he walked in the room a while later.
"Hey." Nathan mumbled, not taking his eyes off his laptop.
"Hey look.. I hope you're still not upset about this morning .. I'm sorry I really didn't know you guys were going to be there.."
"It's ok.." Nathan said quietly. "It was probably for the best."
"Huh?"
"Nothing .. forget it about.."
"Nate.. what's wrong?"
Nathan sighed and turned to face his brother. "It was probably a good thing you interrupted us since you probably saved me some embarrassment."
"What're you talking about?"
"Well you know how I told you that Haley was also seeing some other guy.. well apparently they're a little more serious."
"Wait what?"
Nathan then proceeded to tell him what Jake told him and what happened at lunch.
"Are you sure?" Lucas asked.
"Yes.. I saw them with my own eyes.. she was probably going to come back in to let me down gently."
"This doesn't sound like the Nathan Scott I know.. I didn't know you were so quick to give up."
"Who says I'm giving up? I've done everything I can.. I mean.." Nathan sighed. "If she doesn't want to be with me .. what can I do?"
"But she didn't exactly tell you all this?"
"Did you just not hear what I said .. I saw the whole thing."
"Dammit Nate.. you're a bigger idiot than I thought." Lucas said throwing his pillow at him.
"Dude, what's your problem?"
"Dude.." Luke shot back. "Why the hell are you so scared?"
"Scared.. what're you talking about?!"
"What exactly did you see between Haley and that other guy?"
"I told you.. he showed up. .he took off, she followed him. They were outside talking and then they were holding hands and the next thing I know they're hugging and kissing each other."
"So they were making out in front of you?"
"Not exactly."
"Then what exactly."
"They kissed."
"As in .. on the lips?"
"He kissed her cheeks but that's beside the point."
"Dammit Nate that is the point!! And so she came back in and you took off.. that was probably the dumbest thing you ever did!"
"No, apparently it was agreeing to being your roommate! What the hell man, I thought your supposed to help me out?!"
"You never got to hear what she had to say.. for all you know there's nothing going on between them."
"They just went out last night!!" Nathan sighed in frustration. "I've never met a girl like Haley and seeing her with another guy.. it makes me sick .. and it hurts .. like physically hurts Luke.. I don't think I can handle that… I mean I even freaked out on Jake."
"Look Nate.. we all get scared sometimes…"
"Scared.. who says I'm scared?!"
"Running away before Haley could tell you what's really going on.. umm that sounds to me like you're scared… that's what happens when you fall in love." Lucas said simply.
"Love?" Nathan muttered.
Nathan didn't argue or protest. From the moment, he first laid on eyes on Haley, he wondered what was that feeling inside of him that made him yearn so much for her that sent his stomach in knots every time he saw her. He thought it was love but Nathan Scott does not fall in love. Yet she had a hold on him that he couldn't explain with words. He resigned to himself a while ago that he felt so much more with Haley and now he finally had a word that best described it, love.
Nathan Scott in love, who knew? He thought to himself.
"I thought you were just infatuated with Haley" Lucas continued. ".. but I see I was wrong.. I'm happy for you.. but like you said.. you never felt like this way before.. you don't know how to handle it .. you can't let fear control you."
"Fear?!" Nathan scoffed.
"You're letting your fear of being rejected control what you want to see… face it Nate.. when it comes to these sort of things, you're in new territory .. no girl has ever rejected you and if you dare bring that up again I'm going to kill you and deny I ever said it." Lucas joked at the last part and Nathan smirked. Lucas took another deep breath. "You're an idiot cuz you didn't let her tell you her side of the story.. unless you hear it from her mouth, you can't assume anything."
"When did you become so philosophical?" Nathan asked.
"I'm studying to become a writer.. I need to talk about sh!t like this." He joked back and Nathan chuckled before becoming serious.
"But what if I'm right .. what if she doesn't want to be with me?" Nathan said softly.
"Would you let that stop you from the possibility of actually being with her?"
Nathan gave a half smile. "I'm scared." Nathan said softly, almost below a whisper.
"We all are." Lucas stated simply.
Nathan looked up at his brother. "With this whole thing with you and Brooke, are you scared?"
Lucas nodded. "Terrified." They both laughed. "We're taking it slow… but it's still hard."
"Does it ever get easier?"
"I hope so." Lucas laughed and Nathan joined him.
"We are such chicks." Nathan chuckled out and they both laughed a loud. Things were definitely getting too serious. "I'll get the beer." Nathan said standing up.
"I'll start the X-box."
After playing a game of NBA Live, Nathan stood up deciding that he wanted to take a walk and clear his head and Lucas decided to tackle some reading before going to bed.
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Nathan walked around hoping the night air would clear his mind. He thought about what Lucas said and he hated how he was right. This was the first time he was ever scared in his life. Rejection was something Nathan Scott never had to deal with and he wondered if this was karma from all the girl's hearts he used and misled. This was his past coming back to bite him in the ass and he really wished he wasn't such a jerk before. But he wrestled with dealing with Haley, should he talk to her, what would he say, what would she say? As he walked back towards his dorm, he wouldn't have the time to decide.
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It turned out Haley wasn't that hungry and just went by the store and grabbed a pretzel. Her mind was a wreck and all she could think of was Nathan. She was so confused, she was ready to have something more with Nathan but now she wondered if she caught a break. She still didn't want a relationship with anyone, which was why she was fine with having the occasional date with Chase. Then why were things so different with Nathan. Haley wore her heart on her sleeve but not when it comes to relationships. She didn't want one plain and simple. She was Haley James, class valedictorian, a geek yes, but she worked hard to get to where she was, a full scholarship at Duke, she had the rest of her life for love. Love, who ever said anything about love? She thought to herself.
She stopped and suddenly realized where she was. This was Lucas' building. She walked with him here once after class before she ever met Nathan. She wondered if he was there, wondered if she walked her accidentally or if she secretly wanted to come here. She walked around the building and looked up to where she assumed was their room. She thought about picking some rocks off the floor and throwing it at the window hoping Nathan would come out. She tried to shake that thought out of her mind, damn rerun of Romeo and Juliet. She looked up and saw Lucas walk by and realized that she was at the right place. She decided to go back home, to forget about Nathan Scott. This was faith giving her a way out and she was going to take it. Then again faith had a way of showing itself.
"Haley?" A voice called out to her and she turned around. A lump formed at her throat at the sight of Nathan in front of her.
"Hey." She said quietly. She immediately wanted to bite her lip but knew that was a glaring sign that she was nervous, which she was.
"What.. what're you doing here?" He asked softly.
"Just went for a walk.. you?" She tried to make small talk.
"I live here.. were you looking .."
"No!" She immediately answered and Nathan felt slightly disappointed in that. The two stood there in awkward silence.
"Umm.. I'm gonna go.." Haley stated and Nathan nodded. He wanted to stop her, wanted to say something but nothing came out. Haley turned around and cursed at herself for wanting Nathan to stop her. She finally built her wall back up and she was not going to let Nathan Scott tear it down again. He watched her walk away and once she turned the corner, a greater wave of sadness and hurt came over him. See was out of his site and in that moment, knowing she was gone, hurt more than the fear that paralyzed him. Having the strength to charge ahead, he quickly ran and caught up to her.
"Haley!" He called out and touched her shoulder. Haley turned around, unsure of what to do.
"I'm sorry about earlier ..at lunch… it's just that seeing you with him.. um.. I'm sorry."
She didn't answer at first, which made Nathan even more nervous. But the way he was looking at her and how handsome he looked and the serious expression he had on, the words just left her. "It's okay.. I'm sorry too.. but just so you know.. there's nothing going on between Chase and I."
Nathan felt his heart soar. "Peyton told me what Jake said you .. and he was right .. Chase did kiss me.." Suddenly pangs of jealousy hit Nathan again. ".. but I didn't feel for him the way he felt about me, so I ended it this morning." She took a deep breath and stared into Nathan's piercing eyes. They always had a way of cutting right through her and she could already feel her walls tumbling down. "I told him there was someone else." She slowly whispered the last part.
"Someone else?!" Nathan was beside himself. "God Haley.. how many guys do I have to compete with.. you're like the female fabio!?!"
Haley's mouth dropped. This was not the reaction she was looking for. She couldn't believe how thick headed he was clueless he was. She couldn't be angry though for he looked so cute when got flustered. It was about time she was able to do that to him for he did that to her constantly.
"There aren't any other guys Nathan." Haley said simply and hinted at him with her eyes.
Nathan took a step back. "Oh."
Haley waited for him to say something else, anything. "Oh" that's all you can say?! I finally let my guard down and a big fat "OH" is all I get..God why do I even bother. I was right.. this was a mistake..I should go. Haley fought with herself during the long awkward silence. A rain drop from above signaled to her that it was indeed time to do just that and leave.
Nathan's emotions were on high on alert and it took him a moment to realize that this other guy was in fact him. He never felt happier, never felt more relieved, but at the same time was never so slow because before he knew it Haley was walking away.
"Wait Haley!" He said running up to her and getting in front of her.
"You know.. just leave me alone!" She said sidestepping him.
"I'm sorry.."
"You should buy them in bulk if you're going to hand apologies out that often." She was quick to respond.
"Would you just wait up? You caught me off guard." He said catching up to her. He didn't know a girl who could move as fast as she can, maybe she can be a basketball player after all.
"You're one to talk.. first you stalk me and then you make me into some bet and then you blow me off and get all jealous .. you know .. I'm just done." She said throwing her hands up. This is what she gets for letting someone get close to her.
"Look .. I'm not like this.. in fact ever since I met you I don't know who I am anymore." He said frustrated.
"What does that mean?"
"I told you that everyone thinks that I don't deserve you and they're right .. for most of my life I was a screw up but being around you I don't want to be that guy anymore… I never wanted to be him for a long time now."
"Well who do you want to be Nathan?"
"Someone that deserves you.."
"Well you should've said that earlier!" Haley sighed in frustration and it didn't help that the rain drops were becoming more consistent now. No, she wasn't going to let Nathan Scoot smooth talk his way into her heart any more. She was serious when she said she was done. Nathan Scott didn't know who he was and Haley James was certainly on the same boat because ever since she met him, she's been feeling the same way. Haley James does not pine over a guy, Haley James does not get embarrassed or gets easily flustered. She was not going to take it anymore, and she was getting her old self back together.
"You know.. I can't keep putting myself out there and you just keep blowing it.. which is probably a good thing because at this point there's nothing you can say or do that's going to surprise me!" And with that Haley started to turn away.
He was loosing her and there was only one thing he could think of that would make her change her mind. He grabbed her hand and pulled her in, laying a soft but gentle kiss on her lips.
The kiss did take her by surprise and the feeling of his lips on hers sent shivers down her spine and sparks through her body. Not only did that kiss tore down her walls, it demolished it. His lips touched hers but what he really touched was her heart, her soul and she knew in that moment that this was the best kiss she ever had in her life and a secret voice inside of her told her that no one else could ever compete.
Nathan pulled away, unsure of how she'll react. If he would've lost it all at this moment, at least he got to kiss her, one beautiful perfect kiss. Haley touched her lips and she could still feel it tingling. The rain drops had now become a slow and steady rain, but in that moment she wasn't on campus standing outside getting wet, it was just him and her.
"Except that." She finally whispered. "You shouldn't have done that."
"I wanted to." He said simply. 'I wanted to do that for a long time now' was what he wanted to say but he couldn't because before he knew it she had thrown herself onto him and planted her lips on his.
The kiss was long and deep and both their tongues fought for control. After what seemed like both an eternity and a blink of an eye, they broke apart. They both panted, catching their breathes.
"Wow.. that was .." Haley whispered.
"Amazing." Nathan finished for her and he kissed her once more. They pulled away and couldn't help but laugh and smile, but they soon realized where they were and how both of them was getting soaked.
Nathan grabbed a hold of Haley's hand and led them around the dormitory and were now standing underneath the canopy of the main entrance. He wanted to ask her to come inside but Lucas was there.
"Umm.. do you wanna go for a walk?" He asked, a big smile on his face.
"Yeah.. but .. it's pouring." Haley was a little confused.
"Wait here." Nathan said as he dashed inside the building and talked to the guy working the front desk. Nathan came out a short time later with an umbrella in tow.
"Now we have this." He said with a smile and he was thankful for the lost and found. Haley smiled back and hugged his arm while his other arm held the umbrella high. They walked by other people and students who were eager to get inside to warm, dry shelter but for Nathan and Haley, they had each other, rain be damned.
They happily and lazily strolled through the wet grounds. They talked and laughed and Nathan debated whether or not to tell her his true feelings for her but decided not to. Right now things were comfortable and light hearted, which they needed after the roller coaster day they just had. His brother has been waiting nearly four years to tell Brooke, Nathan could surely wait a little while longer.
They eventually made their way to the center quad and took refuge in the gazebo that was in the middle. Fortunately, the seats weren't that wet. Haley crossed her legs and her head leaned in against Nathan's shoulder. Nathan's arm was firmly around her shoulder, slowly tracing circled up and down her arm. They talked about everything and nothing, from their classes to an argument over which cereal was the best and even what type of toothpaste they used. They were little things but at the same time it was the little things that mattered.
"6 siblings! I have one and I can barely stand him sometimes."
"Oh shut up… you know you love Lucas."
"I find him not annoying most of the time." He joked. "But how about you.. you get along with all of yours?"
"Yeah for the most part.. I mean they still treat me as the baby .. the one right above me.. Taylor.. we grew up together the most and there were times I wanted to ring her neck and other times when she was my best friend."
Nathan smiled back at her. "But I bet that you're still hotter." He joked and she gently punched him but laughed alongside with him.
"And your parents?"
"A little eccentric but I love them.. I think after 6 children you kinda have no choice.. how about your parents?"
Haley suddenly felt his body tensed. "Dad's dad.. mom's mom.."
She could tell he uncomfortable.
"And you and Lucas have the same dad?"
"Yeah." Nathan said simply and for the first time since they kissed, things were feeling a little uncomfortable.
"It's okay.. if you don't want to talk about it."
"No.. it's fine .. I'm sorry.. it's just that my dad.. well he's an ass."
"But he's your dad?"
"In blood.. but he was never a father to me or Lucas."
She debated whether or not to go further but curiosity got the best of her.
"What do you mean?" She asked softly.
Nathan shifted his body and turned to Haley. "K.. here's the thing.. Lucas' mom, Karen and my dad were high school sweethearts. But they broke up when they went to college.. there my dad met my mom and my mom became pregnant with me but at the same time, he also found out that Karen was also pregnant.. so long story short.. my dad ditched Karen.. married my mom .. he ignored Karen and Lucas for years .. I didn't even know I had a brother until I was older."
"Oh." Haley managed to let out. Now it was her turn to be at a loss for words.
"And the whole time growing up my dad was more into my basketball career than being an actually father.. and then with Lucas ..let's just say we didn't get along."
"Don't be mad but I kinda already knew."
"You knew?"
"Well I knew that you and Lucas didn't get along.. Brooke mentioned it but I just didn't know the whole deal with your parents."
"What else did Brooke say?"
"Just that you guys hated each other but then Lucas joined your basketball team and you two eventually worked things out I guess.. she didn't really say much."
Brooke Davis keeping her mouth shut, that's a first, Nathan thought. He smiled back at Haley. "Yeah.. he joined the team and that year my dad was being an extra ass and I reached my breaking point with him .." Nathan paused trying to forget that horrible memory. "but Lucas.. he actually helped me out a lot .. and because of him I was able to not let my dad control me .. though he still tries.. I hope I didn't scare you talking about my screwed up family."
Haley gave him a warm smiled and kissed his cheeks. "Believe me, no one's family is perfect." She was happy that Nathan shared this with her, she could tell it wasn't easy for him. She felt some pent up emotions when it came to his father and she decided it would be best not to pursue it further.
"Your's sounds like it though?"
"Haha.. no believe me .." She snuggled up closer to him, taking away the tension in the air. "This is nice." She said softly.
"Yeah.. it is." He smiled and kissed the top of her forehead. By this point the rain had stopped and there wasn't a soul out, it was just them and they were perfectly content with that. They sat in comfortable silence for a while and then continued to talk until they realized how late it was.
"Are you kids okay?" A Duke campus security guard asked.
"Um.. yeah.. we're fine." Nathan answered.
"Oh ok.. just making sure, it's just that we don't see too many students out this late."
Haley looked at her watch. "Oh my god, it's already 3!"
"Already?" Nathan shot back.
"You kids walk home safe."
"We will .. thanks." Nathan said as he stood up and offered his hand out to Haley.
They walked hand in hand to Haley's building.
"So I guess I'll see you later?" Haley asked.
"You can count on it." Nathan said with a smile.
"Umm.. here let me give you my number."
"Oh I already have it." Nathan said and Haley just looked at him. "I stole it off Lucas' phone." He looked slightly embarrassed.
She laughed. "Of course you did… so I guess this is good night."
"I guess so." Nathan answered and the two of them just stood there. "Good night." Nathan said as he gently kissed Haley on the lips. She tried her best to hold back the huge smile that was forming.
"Good night." She repeated and turned away but Nathan pulled her back in.
"Where's my good night kiss?" He pouted. She instantly laughed and tiptoed up and kissed him lightly on the lips but Nathan had other plans as he pushed back and kissed her harder. They broke apart and she glared at him for a moment but soon smiled. She turned around again but Nathan still wasn't letting her go.
"Okay Nathan at this point we're never going to sleep.."
"Hehe.. one more for the road.." He said as he brought his lips back on to hers and as she was about to pull away, he pressed in harder and deeper. Haley was getting lost in the kiss, butterflies in her stomach and her knees weakening. As she pressed back against his lips, Nathan finally broke free. He really doesn't play fair at all! Haley thought.
"You tease!" She joked. She took a step back, never losing eye contact with him as she stepped back towards the glass door.
"Something to remember me by.. don't say I never gave you anything." He smirked. She was still reeling over that last kiss and turned around and almost bumped into the glass door. She instantly heard Nathan hold back his laughter and she looked at him with a glaring look that told him that he better not say anything. She stopped to compose herself before opening the door and stepping inside. She looked back at Nathan one more time and smiled at him before she turned the corner.
She raced back into her room and made was careful not to wake Peyton up. She snuggled underneath the sheets and although it was late at night, Haley couldn't go to sleep. Nathan had completely invaded her thoughts and this time she didn't mind. She tossed and turned, finally grabbing a hold of one of her pillows, imaging it was him. She soon fell asleep.
Nathan stood there for a moment long after she was gone. He turned around and headed back to his own room with a huge smile on his face. Everyone who knew of Nathan Scott thought that he was the guy with everything, looks, money, a killer game, but this whole time they were wrong. Nathan Scott did not have everything but after tonight they were finally right. With Haley by his side, he did have everything.. everything he ever wanted but never knew he was looking for.
The End.
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…… Just kidding.. To Be Continued . . . .
So there you have it, the Naley kiss.. or kisses rather. I hope it was well worth the wait. Originally this chapter was nearly half the length but I decided to add scenes and extend certain things, I'm sure you didn't mind. I changed the whole "first kiss" scene a few times. I was in a good mood and decided that if I was going to be all mushy about it, I might as well go all the way and throw in some rain, some season 1 dialogue and end it with a little gazebo action (in season 4 when they went to Honey Grove and I'm pretty sure you guys all remember that "Fabio" line). I hope it wasn't much. So like I said, we have a season 6 yay!! Also, this chapter is a big turning point, I'm going to miss writing "hard to get" Haley and "over zealous" Nathan but I can assure you that there is MUCH more yet to come. I might not be able to update so soon (I did just do 2 updates so I hope you can forgive me for taking some time before I update again). But I will let you know that the title of the story may seem apparent in Chapter 1 but you'll see it take further shape as the story continues, I gave a little hint in this chapter. Also, I feel bad for Chase, I do but we are definitely not going to see the last of him. We'll also see a little bit more Baley friendship and some actual Jeyton, especially now that Naley is official (well not officially going out but they did cross a huge marker). So again, I hope you enjoyed and please share your comments, they really do make me type faster!! And don't forget we have season 6!!!